6 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
Medical bills pile up, lost wages take a toll, and the path to recovery is fraught with uncertainty. That’s the aftermath of a personal injury. While you are trying to contain the mayhem, you may be tempted to overlook the need to get in touch with a personal injury attorney. In fact, often, personal injury […]
Was Your Car Crash with a Semi Caused by a Trucking Violation?
In 2022, 75 people in Kansas lost their lives in car crashes that involved large trucks. Car collisions involving semi-trucks are notoriously devastating, and understandably so when you consider the sheer size and weight disparity between a car and a commercial truck. The massive impact force involved in such crashes often leads to severe injuries […]
Is Lane Splitting or Filtering on a Motorcycle Legal in Kansas?
The smaller profile of a motorcycle offers distinct advantages in traffic congestion as it allows riders to weave their way through lanes of cars. Unfortunately for other motorists, this convenience comes at the cost of their comfort and often their safety while also creating a higher risk of a motorcycle accident. Known as lane splitting, […]
Should I Get a Lawyer After an Uber Accident in Missouri?
Anyone who has been injured in a Missouri car wreck will attest to grappling with uncertainty, pain, frustration, and of course worries. Claiming compensation can be a complex process, but things can become murky when the collision involves a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Continue reading to understand why you need an experienced lawyer […]
How to Prove that you were a Victim of a Kansas hit-and-run Accident!
Being involved in a hit-and-run car wreck is frightening and frustrating as you are left to handle the aftermath of the collision along with the added challenge of proving what happened with no way to identify the other driver. There is the added stress of seeking compensation when the at-fault party cannot be traced. Continue […]
Be Aware when Driving through Wichita’s Road Work and Construction Zones
Spring is already here with summer just around the corner, along with fair weather comes the start of road construction and maintenance projects all over Wichita, Kansas. From diversions to lane closures and poor surface conditions, it all turns into daily struggles for motorists. Unfortunately, even if you know a route better than the one […]
9 Reasons to Choose a Local Wichita Injury Attorney Over an Out-of-Town Lawyer!
The glitzy marketing and large size of a national law firm can make you feel like they are better suited to handling your case, just know that no matter whether the respondent/defendant is a multinational business, an insurance company with a nationwide presence, or a state-level venture, a Wichita injury law firm will be your […]
Can you wear headphones while driving in Kansas City, Missouri?
Although wearing headphones while driving is not against the law in Missouri, it can certainly be a distraction. In fact, such is their effect that according to one study published in the Journal of Safety Research, headphones increase the risk of car accident by well over 20%. Factors such as the type of music, volume, […]
Kansas City is in the Top 10 most Fatal Cities for Car Accidents
Ranked 7th in the list of cities with the highest rate of fatal car wrecks, Kansas City also found a spot for itself in the list of urban areas where you are most likely to get into a car accident. In further bad news for Kansas Citians, while the number of traffic-related fatalities plunged all across […]
Navigating Winter Driving Challenges
Every winter, approximately 76,000 people face serious injuries in collisions nationwide, resulting in nearly 900 fatalities and significant property damage. While some areas like Kansas City, Kansas, and Olathe are recognized as safe urban driving zones during winter, the dangers persist for other regions, including Wichita and the rest of Kansas. Hazards of Winter Driving: […]